Britannia Inn, Aqueduct, Telford

The 10 years since the previous review have not changed the pub all that much, but the beer offering is much reduced. Just Banks's Amber and Hobgoblin Gold on the three pumps, with the Amber reduced to 3.4% and although in good condition, nothing to write home about. This is still a very good locals pub, hidden away in a back street but the undoubtedly well run, with various events and special offers noted on an A-board outside the front door, with the headline "we're open!".

Solid-looking Banks's pub - once in a terrace, but having lost one of its neighbours at some stage in order to create a car park. Partly opened out inside, but still retaining separate lounge and public bars - the former (including three side alcoves extending into what would once have been the other adjacent terraced house) tidily refurbished but fairly sedate early on a Saturday evening, whereas the latter was simply furnished but very lively (with a pool table on use and entertainment for later being set up). Patio beer garden to the rear. As well as the expected Bitter (£2.80) and Mild, also had Boondoggle and Pedigree New World from elsewhere in the Marston's empire from a total of five handpumps. All appears very well run, and a fine example of a thriving community local.